Posts belonging to Category 'Counseling'
March 11, 2010 | Posted by Debbie Devine
My clients enjoy my luxurious, discreet counseling atmosphere in a beautiful cottage surrounded by trees and birds. Unlike the average therapist who answers to insurance companies regarding your care, I have a specialized, fee-only practice for the discriminating adult who is looking for the highest standards in confidentiality (no insurance accepted) and expertise. I am an experienced, senior [...]
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August 10, 2010 | Posted by Debbie Devine
Manage Your Stress for Inner Beauty
By Debbie Devine, Licensed Professional Counselor
www.DevineRelaxation.com
”Soften your eyes. Relax your face,” I instruct my clients when we are working on deep relaxation in session. And the change is immediate and visible as the lines of tension fall away and a peaceful expression steals over them. When conducting this exercise with [...]
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August 3, 2010 | Posted by Debbie Devine
In the movie Postcards From The Edge, Meryl Streep and Shirley McClaine play a mother-daughter pair in a most realistic fashion. At one point, Meryl Streep tells someone that her mother is “that voice in your head that says you can’t do anything right.” (This is my all-time favorite movie, by the way, so that may [...]
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June 28, 2010 | Posted by Debbie Devine
If this post reaches even one victim, it’s worth the posting….
Warning Signs of an Abusive Partner
Project for Victims of Family Violence, Lafayette, ARK
1. Push for quick involvement: comes on very strong, pressures for an exclusive commitment almost immediately.
2. Jealousy: Excessively possessive: calls constantly, visits unexpectedly; prevents you from going to work because “you might meet [...]
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June 1, 2010 | Posted by Debbie Devine
Isn’t technology wonderful? You would think it would strengthen relationships to have Facebook, texting, and other forms of constant communication. And while that is all fine in itself, it is regrettable when the urge to stay current becomes more important than the person or experience in front of you.
We have a very hard time being in [...]
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